Overview
- The Loir-et-Cher assize court began hearing the case Thursday against the former partner accused of attempted murder with an aggravating circumstance.
- The accused has acknowledged committing violence but denies any intent to kill, according to his attorney.
- Chloé Poyaux now lives with major irreversible neurological damage, has lost vision in her right eye, and suffers significant hearing loss.
- Police sent her home when she tried to lodge a complaint the evening of the attack, and the officer involved was suspended before being retired in January 2024.
- Several police officers are expected to testify about their response, and the court has scheduled the verdict for Friday.